Huawei launches stinging attack on America accusing it of acting as 'judge, jury and executioner' in spy row

Huawei claims the National Defence Authorisation Act is unconstitutional and amounts to a 'corporate death penalty'

Huawei accused the US of acting as ‘judge, jury and executioner’ as it launched a legal fight back against bans on its equipment.

The Chinese telecoms group has filed a lawsuit urging a federal court to overturn parts of the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), which bars American government departments from using Chinese kit.

Huawei claims the act, signed by President Trump in August, is unconstitutional and amounts to a ‘corporate death penalty’.